History · KS3 Y9 · The 20th-Century World

Hitler’s rise to power

Hitler’s rise to powerFree5:37Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • Economic crisis and political instability helped the Nazis attract support.
  • Hitler’s appointment as Chancellor opened the way to dismantling democratic checks on his power.
  • His rise involved political decisions and intimidation as well as elections.
Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
  • On the map · not judged yet. A teacher watched it: it mainly teaches this map topic.
  • Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
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The explanation connects Germany’s crises with the steps towards dictatorship.

TED-Ed on YouTubechecked 2026-10-18

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